Chesterfield, Derbyshire – The RSPCA’s Chesterfield and North Derbyshire rescue centre is celebrating an extraordinary event: a rescued five‑year‑old Cane Corso named Kila has delivered the largest litter the centre has ever seen – 14 healthy puppies born on August 3.
How Kila came to the centre
Kila arrived at the charity’s Chesterfield branch in July after being rescued from a property in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, where welfare concerns were reported. Volunteers were unaware she was pregnant until she was taken to the vet for a routine neuter procedure. Six days later, Kila gave birth, surprising staff who had already taken in another expectant dog, Susie.
Two litters, one busy rescue
Susie, a resident of the same centre, had given birth to 10 puppies on July 28, meaning the centre is now caring for a total of 21 puppies. “When we discovered we would be having two litters we were rather surprised, especially as they were due just a few days apart,” said Chloe Gee, a staff member at the branch.
While Kila’s brood is a record for the centre, three of the puppies did not survive. The remaining 11 pups – Cedric, Clark, Cornelius, Guinness, Jones, Lorenzo, Lucille, Marion, Roderick, Sarah and Winnie – will be ready for adoption starting September 28.
Call for families and donations
The RSPCA is urging families who can provide a loving, safe home to contact the centre. “Both Kila and Susie are so sweet. They’re such good moms and we’re supporting them as best we can, including the two who are being hand‑reared,” Gee added.
Because caring for such a large number of puppies strains both staff and resources, the centre is seeking donations of puppy food, toys and other essentials. “It’s been a really busy time but we’re proud to have beautiful, wiggly puppies who are becoming cheekier and funnier by the day,” Gee said. “We would be really grateful to anyone who can help as we nurture these gorgeous families.”
How to adopt
Potential adopters are encouraged to reach out to the Chesterfield and North Derbyshire branch for assistance in finding the right match. “We’ve got so many wonderful dogs in our care at the moment, all just looking for one thing: a loving, safe home to call their own,” Gee said. “If you think you could offer one of our new pups a home, or if you’re interested in adopting Susie, Kila or any of the other animals in our care, please get in touch and a member of the team will help you find your perfect match.”
Rescuing a dog, according to the centre, is a rewarding experience that brings love and joy to families across the community.
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